Zubairul Islam

I often wonder about certain items which don't sell from prior lists. Example, this Circa 1300, 24 leaf manuscript from the Code of Justinian, with annotations by two medieval owners. Permanently dropping the price on this I suppose! March 31st, 11 AM for Catalog launch.

Early Bible? Check. Contemporary tooled binding with silver fittings? Double Check. Silver clasps with the original owner's name engraved into them? Triple Check. Mary Raynor, you had exquisite taste.

Magic mirror on the wall, bring me something neat to sell. I shall have..... 13th to 14th century Hebrew manuscript waste? Looks like they come from an early Passover Haggadah and Siddur. Neat!

Haven't had a chance to introduce my special shop sale this month, so I'm spicing up the upcoming Catalog! You may have seen this 1518 Hortulus Anime in the shop. But at a new and reduced price? I think not! There'll be some familiar favorites in the catalog now it seems....

I do so do love contemporary book inscriptions, and our 362 year old owner Hannah here, really did have fine taste! Binding reveal tomorrow 👀

Haven't really bought too much the last few weeks, so today is a change in pace. 20 original Papal Bulls from the 16th to 18th century, and 10 with original bulla (lead seals) and cords. Now to wait on export licenses!

It is March 2026, and once again, I'm running out of shelf space. Expect a weeklong sale on large folios or something soon, idk. I'm about to buy a large collection and I don't really know where to put all of it right now.

Bibles! I've been getting constant requests for more, on top of religious texts in general, and next list, you're getting a sweet pile! From the 16th to 19th century, there'll be a nice spread of material, with lots of English Bibles to boot!

"Taking cataloging breaks is important for the body and mind. Even if you're taking a break there, you've got other tasks to do" REEEEEEEEEEE I WANNA CATALOG NEW BOOKS I WANNA CATALOG NOW. Fun fact, I already have enough material for a new Bible and Theology list!

And now, something totally different. Here's an 18th century copy of Monk Ikkyu’s Gaikotsu, or Skeletons, a rather interesting mixture of poetry and prose, kinda like a Japanese Dance of Death. 1500 USD and its yours. Message or email to purchase!

I don't post about my hobbies often but I am SO HYPED to finally get Trench Crusade in the mail. Been waiting over a year for this. We go back to your regularly scheduled bookselling after this.

Book of Hours deal of the day, Circa 1500-1525! 72 leaf fragment printed on vellum with 5 metalcuts, 10 illuminated borders, lots of additional initials and line fillers, and even a few possible palimpsest pages? 3000 USD and its yours. Message or email to claim!

Less than 24 hours til the East Asian Catalog launch! Only here can you find: Illuminated manuscripts of the Goryeo Dynasty An original Tokaido album by Hiroshige A set of Genji paintings attributed to a famed Tosa School artist And more. Catalog drop is 11am EST tomorrow!

With less than a week to catalog launch, here's a peek at just a few of the original Japanese artist sketchbooks ill be offering for sale! From beautiful landscapes to mythical creatures, various animals and more, each one is delightfully unique in its own way.

It's been a lil while now, but the KW Rare, Antiquarian, and Vintage Books, and Ephemera Society is back for another meeting in less than two weeks! If you've ever wanted to talk or learn more about Rare Books, Early Art, Manuscripts, and everything else, this is the place!

Alright. Got the final catalog draft coming along. It's definitely going to be a nice visual treat to say the least. Can I keep it under 500 pages though at the finish line? I reaaaaly hope so.

It may not be a Hokusai, but this silk painting album showcasing Mount Fuji by Nomura Bunkyo is a real showstopper up close! That attention to detail is just stunning. Less than two weeks to catalog launch, genuinely can't believe its almost launch day.

Tekagami. A "mirror of hands", a collection of calligraphy fragments of poetry, sutras, letters, and more. This example has 7th to 18th century examples, with some mine blowing attributions. Just a couple weeks to go til the catalog launch!

Folks have asked me if I'll have deals on medieval or sutra material in the catalog. One deal ill have is this collection of printed sutra leaves from the 11th to 16th century. Perfect for any diehard early printing collector, or institutions looking for teaching examples!

You'd think that setting up over 400 listings in under a week is just agony, but the monotony gets broken up when listing stuff like a 17th century illuminated buddhist manuscript attributed to an Imperial Prince! Did I also mention it's made of silk?